Very interesting displays and explanations of the history of the local people. Takes about 30-45…read more minutes to read and study the displays. The QR codes are helpful. It is always good to learn the "other side of the story" - even if difficult to digest. Worth the side trip!

Be present. No photos. Want to read. Can use camera for QR code audible. YakAma. Forgive my…read moreignorance---Washington state do we please fix the spelling of the city of Yakima? Federally Give back where much has been taken away. The spirit is not to be crushed. #MMIW skilayay

A beautiful lavender farm that also does harvest housing. We discovered this gem while visiting the…read moreginkgo petrified wood parks. Owner is a sweet gentleman, who has the cutest daughter. We were able to tour the farm, buy fresh farm eggs only $4 a dozen so cheap, and leave with pure lavender made on farm items. I highly recommend coming out here. Not to mention there are also fresh apples that they sell and apple orchards next door. My toddler's favorite part about this farm was the cat and $1.50 popsicles. We will be back during harvest season.

Nice little stop over for Harvest Hosts, met some friendly people and the area is beautiful. The…read moreshop was closed though, the sign on the door said they are on vacation. But still a nice quiet nights rest. Wish the aqi would of been better (smoke from ca/or fires) but it was still beautiful. Definitely stop here if you're in the area, we will.

We got a sneak peak with Dineen with our lodging as the host gifted us a bottle of the 2023 Rose…read morethat was so delicious we fit a visit into our schedule. Because we went on a weekday we received a one on one experience with a lot of wineries but this was our favorite. It's a friendly vibe, we were able to speak with our wine educator about each of their wines at length, the winery itself and many of the vines/lots that have made up Dineen. We discussed the area, the names and many of the other wineries that were worth a visit. We love the wineries that allow to buy out a tasting & we happily went over the minimum.

A 4 oz pour for $12? Unbelievable. The whole bottle was. $27…read moreWon't be back. Overpriced even though it was a newer venue, felt like it was over the top on their pricing for a tiny pour.

What a unique tasting experience! I love that you get a "taste" with each wine to see how it pairs…read more The owner is knowledgeable and passionate about his wines, and just plain fun to talk to. I get what some folks said about the clutter, etc but it is worth it to get past that. I think the ambiance is kind of like the host-unpretentious, quirky, and unique.

I had the unique experience of being hosted by Paradisos Del Sol while they taught me organic…read morefarming. As someone who got such an immersion and behind the scenes look into the winery, I can't say enough good things about this winery. If you are looking for a break from pretentious winerys this place is for you! Paul is highly knowledgeable and doesn't gatekeep. All of their wines are formulated to be food friendly. As if the couple who own it wasn't sweet enough, they also support several causes. There is no tasting fee and their wines are very reasonably priced.

This is truly one fabulous photographer. Her equipment is top-notch, and she's been a photographer…read morefor twenty plus years. I love the images she's taken of me, and I just love looking at them! I am so glad that I went to her for my photos. She is an incredibly nice person, and it was really fun to work with her on my photos. If you need professional photos for something, come here! You definitely won't regret it!

From the owner: I'm a nature photographer based in the Tri-Cities, WA. I offer local wildflower and bird…read morephotography workshops and lead photo tours in the local area as well as far off destinations. Visit my website for current workshop and tour information.

What an incredible experience! Sure helped us get into the Christmas spirit! It was our very first…read moretime and it surely will now be our last! It may even be a weekly event for our family! I have a 4 & 6 year old and they were entertained the whole time! It was a breath of fresh air for all of us. Our adventure started with eye smiles being greeted by the friendliest staff! They had customized sign for myself and the family. our fire pit and carriage ride were ready! We were able to leave our s'more fixings and hot cocoa at our reserved fire pit. They provided complimentary hot cocoa. There was wine, organic soaps, Christmas wreaths and Christmas trees all available at a very low cost. The carriage ride was spectacular! We brought a blanket along because it can get very cold, but nothing unbearable. We were able to see the wide open views. We could see Miles and miles of vineyards and wildlife. Our tour guide Suzy had so much knowledge and she was just so friendly. She gave stories about the surrounding lands and knowledge on winemaking. What a gem she is to the whole operation! Our carriage ride lasted about 25min and it was worth the $40 for the four of us. After our carriage ride we were able to settle down right next to the coziest fire pit. We had chairs and tables provided for our belongs. Wood would brought to us constantly and we were checked on frequently. Bathrooms were available and were able to sit there over an hour. I would Definitely recommend this one of a kind experience! We will be back and I look forward to supporting this small business! Tips: bring s'more fixings, sticks to toast marshmallows water, hot coco hot dogs/snacks! Parking is very convenient! We were able to get whatever we needed from the suv for snacks, blankets, hand sanitizer, baby wipes! Enjoy, Enjoy, Enjoy! Merry Christmas!

A horse-drawn wagon ride among the autumn vineyards was the perfect way to launch our Eastern…read moreWashington wine weekend. Teresa and Emily were considerate, personable, and confident guides. They readily answered our many questions about the vineyards, the wineries, and the region. We visited four wineries, and at each stop we were escorted into a tasting room. Our guides and the horses waited patiently outside at each stop, and there was room on the wagon for our purchases. Midway through the afternoon, we enjoyed a delicious luncheon they had prepared, in one of the tasting rooms. We're excited to bring friends and family next summer!

Great place to learn and get up close and personal with the wind turbines dotting our landscapes…read more PSE emphasizes the steps they take to leave wildlife undisturbed.

Take the drive out to Wild Horse Wind Farm. Just do it. I mainly went because of the "360 degree…read moreviews of Mount Rainier, Mount Adams, Mount Hood and the Columbia River Basin", but that is not why I'm giving this place 5 stars. Unfortunately, on the day we went, there were no views due to smoke from various fires. However, I was impressed by the scope of the wind farm; 149 wind turbines placed high on the ridges of Whiskey Dick Mountain. The towers are 221 feet tall, and each blade is 129 feet long. And the displays at the Visitor Center (Renewable Energy Center) are well done and informative. How do these turbines work? Why do they have 3 blades? Find out the answers to these questions and more, and see the turbines up close, at Wild Horse.

Stumbled upon Soltura when reading a blog post about traveling in Cuba and decided to give it a…read moretry. SO glad that I did. My boyfriend and I traveled to Cuba last June and it was an amazing experience that we could not have done on our own without Soltura. We truly felt it was an immersive experience and got to learn so much about the culture, people, and history. We stayed in a casa particular with generous and welcoming hosts, went to various art-related community projects, music/dance venues, and got to travel in tons of vintage cars. We met musicians, students, doctors, a small business owner, and more people in Cuba who truly make it what it is. Ian and Assol were amazing guides - gracious, friendly, knowledgable, and very perceptive about what we would both enjoy. I would consider them friends after the trip. If you're looking for a very comfortable, luxurious tour company this isn't for you. If you want to travel and truly see a place, then it is. Loved Soltura.

I don't have adequate words to describe the special experience of seeing "The Real Cuba" through…read moreIan's and Soltura Travel's eyes. The entire trip was wonderful from start to finish and Ian ("Yon" as pronounced by the Cuban people) left no details to chance. This experience was profound and life changing. Ian made so many special experiences possible for us. I loved learning about the art and culture of Havana through the expertise of the young and knowledgeable guides and docents. We were able to immerse ourselves in the lives and experiences of such a wide variety of people through the relationships Ian has built over the years. I especially loved learning about the Community Projects that enrich the lives of so many Cuban people. One of my favorite experiences was learning about and hearing the young talent in Mailan's Children's Choir and befriending Mailan and her lovely daughter, Alicia. I had so much fun traveling to Playa Zapata and Trinidad with the group. The snorkeling was the best I have ever done and we had so many hilarious and fun adventures with the group. Ian leads these tours with so much heart and dedication. There is not a question asked or subject mentioned that goes unnoticed. I really believe Ian is magic: whenever I asked about anything, somehow without any fuss, that thing would appear in front of me. Some favorite memories include drinking Canchacharas (yes....I can pronounce that correctly now) in Trinidad, our adventure to get the local honey (miel), doing the "Becca" dance at The Tropicana, and buying expensive aged rum at the gas station. The accomodations and restaurants are arranged with so much thought and detail. The casas were spotless and accommodating. Our experiences were too varied to detail here, but were all so terrific. I felt safe and comfortable for the entire trip. The small groups are really nice (max 10 people) and allow for a flexibility that I really enjoyed. I feel like I gained many special friends from this trip. Ian and Soltura Travel provide an incredible, fun, varied, and immersive Cuba experience. I recommend without reservation.

We drive by here on occasion and finally found time to stop and check it out. First we had lunch at…read morethe park just down the street from the Sage Center. It was super windy that day but we managed. The Sage Center at the time we came had construction going on for an expansion. The construction only affected one exhibit. It was a Ballon ride experience I think. It was super cool being up close to an industrial sprinkler system. They are massive. You really don't get a feel for how big this simple water sprinkler is from the highway as you drive by. There is a moving display of how how potatoes go from the field through a system of machinery that turns potatoes into fries and packages them at the end. I know I'm not doing it justice but you'll have to check it out for yourself. It's a self guided tour so you can take your time. Worth the price of admission. I'd go again.

This was the perfect place to visit when I moved to Boardman! I learned so much and had a great…read moretime (and so did my family when I brought them as well!). I love that they are also a Travel Oregon Welcome Center so you can pick up information on pretty much any place you want to visit in Oregon.

Wow, this tour is AMAZING. It starts with a 15 minute video at the visitor center which explains…read morethe background of the geopolitical climate that prompted the construction of the reactor. It is the first large-scale nuclear reactor ever built, taking uranium and converting it into plutonium-239 (used in the Trinity test in New Mexico and the Fat Man bomb dropped on Nagasaki, Japan). Then there is a 45 minute bus ride to the B reactor itself (try to avail yourself of the restrooms at the visitor center, but there's a tour bus bathroom and port-a-potties at the reactor itself). The bus ride flew by as the docent talked about the area and his own experience as an engineer. Very engrossing. As you enter, there's another short presentation by a docent explaining the physics behind the reactor, and then you're set loose. There are also small docent-led presentations at specified times too if you want to get more into the nitty-gritty of the design and operation of the reactor. I wish I had more time at the reactor, maybe 15 more minutes, since there was so much to see and read. The exhibits were so well done!

Definitely worth a visit, though most of the buildings that once were on the site at the height of…read moreHanford's operations are no longer there. Everything went on schedule as described. The bus is a comfy coach and the 45 minute ride to the actual Reactor B is enlivened by the tour guide's info about the history and geology of the area, as well as providing background on the construction and challenges of putting together the entire site so quickly. Free bottled water is provided at the site, and there's a good mix of short talks by guides (about 15 minutes or so each) and time to walk around, read info on exhibits, and take photos. Visitor Center is clean, with chairs inside for waiting as well as benches outside. Because we'd driven almost 3 hours to the site, we took advantage of a shady bench to have our lunch. The timing of the 11:45am tour means you'll want to get something to eat before setting off, because you won't return to the Visitor Center for about 4 hours (and there is no food to purchase at the Center, and no food allowed inside the Reactor B building). There is, however, a place to eat next door to the Visitor Center (The Dive) where I can at least confirm that the beer and onion rings are excellent. We got lucky and had a relatively cool (80 degrees) day. Bathrooms at the actual park site (the reactor) are limited to portable toilets, but again, all the info presented from registration to the actual tour were clear, informative, and well done.